Bill > SB1657

This bill amends the legal powers of the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), a state entity focused on agricultural development, by explicitly authorizing it to acquire real property through condemnation under specific conditions. The new provision allows the ADC to condemn real property, including fixtures and improvements, if it determines the property is necessary for its immediate or future use. Importantly, the bill includes a unique provision that prevents any condemned property from being transferred or taken for another public use without the ADC's consent, which gives the corporation significant control over land it acquires. The bill also makes numerous technical changes to the existing statute, renumbering existing provisions and making minor linguistic adjustments. These changes expand the ADC's capabilities in land acquisition and management, potentially supporting agricultural development initiatives in Hawaii. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date), and represents a modification of the corporation's existing statutory powers under Chapter 163D of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1657&year=2025